How far is Freeland, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Freeland, PA to Scranton, PA is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.94 mi
00h 46m
Flight
29.68 mi
47.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.68 mi
Kilometers
47.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.94 mi
Kilometers
64.28 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Fri, Apr 17, 4:02 PM EDT
Return by in Freeland
Fri, Apr 17, 4:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freeland
2026-04-17T15:16
Arrive Scranton
Fri, Apr 17, 4:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freeland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newton
PA

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

From Freeland
19.8 mi
00h 23m
To Scranton
20.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Freeland and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Freeland and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Centre Street

    56 m · 12 sec · Centre Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Street

    2218 ft · 1 min · South Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Butler Drive

    3.1 mi · 6 min · East Butler Drive

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    62 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North Hunter Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · North Hunter Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Mountain Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Mountain Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Main Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Blue Ridge Trail

    1080 ft · 24 sec · Blue Ridge Trail

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    876 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Freeland and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Ridge Trail
29.5 mi · 74%
East Butler Drive
3.14 mi · 8%
North Hunter Highway
2.67 mi · 7%
South Mountain Boulevard
1.38 mi · 3%
River Street
0.96 mi · 2%
South Main Road
0.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Blue Ridge Trail

Merge slight left

29.2 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
29.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
00h 23m from Freeland
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Freeland and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Freeland to Scranton?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Freeland and 20.1 miles from Scranton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Freeland and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Newton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Newton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newton.

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

3 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

23 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

28 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freeland and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 29.68 mi (47.76 km).

Freeland

#1 Freeland

Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population3,413
Coordinates41.0167500, -75.8971400
Altitude568
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.897151, 41.016944)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.48 $12.97
Premium $4.95 $6.99 $13.97
Diesel $5.98 $8.43 $16.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Freeland and Scranton. The current time is 15:16:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.